Middle School Counselor

Role Overview

• Promotes student success by providing preventive services and responding to identified needs
• Plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in work force)
• Apply academic achievement strategies
• Focus students and families on college and career readiness
• Meet quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plan and post-secondary options
• Deliver classroom instruction based on student success standards
• Review transcripts and other academic documentation
• Collaborate with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year graduation plan
• Assist students in course placement
• Provide short-term counseling to students and referrals for long-term support
• Provide a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents
• May advocate for students at IEP meetings
• Focus on goal setting and academic planning for college and career readiness
• Act as a change agent to improve equity and access

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Virginia School Counselor Certification
• Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
• Ability to clear required background check

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid time off